Global Defence & Security BD Leader

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites applications for a Business Development Manager in Pretoria. You will lead market intelligence, identify key clients, and develop partnerships across Defence and Security to convert opportunities into secured contracts and revenue streams.

Raising business cases, assessing commercial viability, and managing stakeholder relationships are core, with time spent at CSIR campuses to engage with clusters and teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering with Defence and Security focus.
• Experience in business development activities for defence/security markets.
• Evidence of international contract negotiations and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead market intelligence and opportunity qualification across Defence and Security sectors.
• Drive business case origination, licensing, and de-risking of opportunities.
• Manage internal/external stakeholders and secure contracts in key initiatives.

Skills

Market analysis

Contract negotiations

International business development

Stakeholder management

Business development lifecycle

Education

Master's degree in engineering

MBA or related qualification

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites applications for a Business Development Manager in Pretoria. You will lead market intelligence, identify key clients, and develop partnerships across Defence and Security to convert opportunities into secured contracts and revenue streams.

Raising business cases, assessing commercial viability, and managing stakeholder relationships are core, with time spent at CSIR campuses to engage with clusters and teams.